Job title: Project Director
Company: Management Sciences for Health
Job description: OverviewThe Project Director is a key leadership position and is a visionary leader and subject matter expert who will drive the strategic implementation and operational excellence of this pharmaceutical supply chain program. With full accountability for program success, the Project Director will lead a diverse team to deliver impactful results in alignment with donor goals, contractual requirements and MSH standards.The Project Director has full accountability and authority for the development, execution, and monitoring of the program, including (1) vision and technical strategy; (2) project management and compliance; (3) documentation and communication; (4) client and stakeholder relationships; and (5) coordination and synergy with other relevant initiatives and collaboration with TGF HIV Prevention & Malaria T&T and host country government counterparts and partners. The Project Director represents the program to the Donor, collaborating country governments, private sector, and global stakeholders.ResponsibilitiesSPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIESProject Results:Oversee implementation of program activities and provides high quality technical and strategic leadership, managerial oversight, and administration of the project.Serve as the primary project liaison from MSH to the donor and is accountable for the achievement of results, ensuring quality of services is maintained at the highest standard, and that all project objectives and deliverables are met.Safeguard MSH’s reputation by ensuring that financial, contractual, technical, and political integrity is maintained and strengthened.Technical Strategy and Vision:Develop (update and adapt as needed) and execute technical strategy, project workplan, results framework, and performance monitoring plan as per contract/agreement requirements, MSH technical frameworks, and quality standards.Ensure appropriate and timely documentation and dissemination of key results and deliverables for maximum project impact.Project and People Management:Ensure effective contract/agreement implementation in strict compliance with contract/agreement clauses, MSH and donor policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).Ensure project staffing, structure and reporting relationships are aligned with project needs, local context and available resources.Manage and mentor the project team as per MSH policies and guidelines and implement an effective performance-management program including regular check-ins, annual appraisals, supportive supervision, rewards, training, coaching and career development support.Create an environment conducive to collaboration, learning, and performance improvement among the multidisciplinary, multinational program team.In partnership with the Director of Finance and Administration, implement an effective budget monitoring and cost control system based on sound financial and accounting principles, MSH Standard Operating Procedures, and donor requirements.Client and other Stakeholder Relationships:Build and maintain strong working relations with key internal and external stakeholders, beneficiaries, prime and subcontractors, suppliers and partners. Provide effective and timely responses to inquiries and concerns.Serve as the primary point of contact with the donor and host country government counterparts.Other duties as required.QUALIFICATIONSQualifications10+ years of progressively responsible, related experience in leading the implementation of health product and/or pharmaceutical supply chain related projects, including operations, information systems, and quality assurance, at national and regional levels.Demonstrated subject-matter expertise in technical content relevant to the project.Exposure and knowledge with technical, political and contextual understanding of Nigeria and regional context including the supply chain landscape.Demonstrated leadership and management abilities.Prior experience and success directing similar or larger international donor-funded projects in Nigeria.Demonstrated strategic planning and visioning skills.Familiarity with regulations and administrative procedures in the implementation of donor assisted projects.Proven record of aligning diverse, multi-level teams with project mission and vision. Track record of strong commitment to sharing knowledge, documenting experiences, supporting creative initiatives, and sharing credit.Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level colleagues, particularly interacting productively, proactively, and comfortably with high level government officials and agencies, international NGOs, private sector groups, and donor organizations.Demonstrated strategic agility, diplomacy, conflict management, team building, written and oral communication, and negotiation skills.Fluency in English required.Local candidates with international experience strongly preferred.MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements. MSH will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status. In compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, MSH has developed and maintains an affirmative action program and plan.
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Location: Abuja, FCT
Job date: Fri, 23 May 2025 05:03:22 GMT
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